Paid Surveys At Home Scam

How The Scam Works:

(with video below) Knowing how to make money online filling out paid surveys at home could be a lucrative skill. However, the easy ways to make money always come with a hook.

If you aren't accustomed to these ads or emails for making money to do surveys online, you've probably never used the Net. The trouble comes when you determine to try it out. Fraudsters advertise they are seeking people that could fill out surveys for money, making use of phrases such as Paid Surveys At Home, Surveys For Money, or Get Paid To Take Surveys or Best Survey Sites Right Here. How does the scam work?

Watch the video below to see in detail the Paid Surveys At Home scam exposed:

You are promised thousands of dollars a month if you are willing to access their database and start doing the hundreds of surveys available. All you have to do is pay a membership fee --between $20 and $80 a month-- and you're in the money. What are a few dollars if you'll be pulling in upwards of $2,000 a month?

The only issue is that you won't be. You'll never see any money after you pay your "membership" fee. Likely, the company won't return any of your emails. If they have a business phone listed, don't expect them to return any of your calls. The number is usually only there to make them look professional.

Get Paid To Take Surveys On Real Websites, Not Bogus

Some sites say you will get paid every time your account reaches a certain denomination, say $50 or $100. This isn't true, and you will just keep doing useless surveys while they're off looking for new victims.

How To Avoid The Paid Surveys at Home Scam:

The theme here is that it's important to be skeptical. There are real companies involved in this business, but only about 10% of them are legitimate. Read up on the company you choose and be sure it's safe before you give them any money.

Always do your research and work only for legitimate employers when it comes to filling out paid surveys at home. If you are really thinking of making money through surveys, below there are a couple of trustworthy alternatives:

If you are into paid surveys, this is the place. GlobalTestMarket is an industry leader in online research panels, where members are invited to participate in online surveys on numerous topics, and in return are eligible for cash or regular and frequent entry into sweepstakes. They have A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. You can register for free HERE.

Swagbucks.com is the world's largest free online rewards program. You get paid by doing things online which you might do anyway, such as searching the web, discover products, take surveys, watch videos, or play games. You can also get free iTunes and Amazon cards. The company has also a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. You can register for free HERE. They have a $5 sign-up bonus.

How To Report The Paid Surveys at Home Scam:

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